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Assisted Living Communities in Douglasville, Georgia

Douglasville sits in Georgia's Piedmont region, giving residents views of rolling hills and the Appalachian Mountains, as well as access to 193 assisted living communities. These...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Douglasville, GA and Nearby Cities

According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living facilities in Douglasville charge around $4,620 per month, which runs higher than the statewide norm of $4,120 and hundreds of dollars below the national median of $5,350. By comparison, rates in Athens and Dalton run lower at about $3,500 and $2,545, respectively. 

Douglasville

$4,620

Georgia

$4,120

The United States

$5,350

Rome

$4,215

Gainesville

$4,695

Athens

$3,500

Dalton

$2,545

Paying for Assisted Living in Douglasville, GA

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Douglasville

While the state of Georgia does not currently provide direct cash assistance to seniors who need help affording assisted living services, there are several programs that can reduce overall costs. Home and Community Based Services, which is a non-Medicaid program, is administered in Douglasville by the Atlanta Regional Commission Aging Division. Medicaid offers assistance through the Elderly and Disabled Waiver.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Georgia page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Georgia page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Douglasville, GA

Assisted living residents in Douglasville pay around $4,620 per month. This price offers considerable savings over nursing home costs, which have a baseline norm of approximately $8,213, and it runs several hundred dollars below private care solutions. For example, in-home care agencies charge about $430 more, while home health care agencies charge approximately $5,815 per month. Adult day health care fees run lower at roughly $1,950.

In-Home Care

$5,053

Home Health Care

$5,815

Adult Day Health Care

$1,950

Assisted Living Facility

$4,620

Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)

$8,213

Note: Since data for Douglasville is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Atlanta, instead.

 

Free Assisted Living Resources in Douglasville

Douglasville and the greater Atlanta area offer several free resources for seniors and their caregivers, including help applying for financial assistance and other government benefits, legal aid and opportunities for socialization.

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Northwest Georgia Agency on Aging800-759-2963The regional agency on aging administers several programs to help seniors preserve their independence and learn more about important topics that pertain to the elderly. It offers education about preventing fraud, including internet fraud, as well as how to spot and report elder abuse and neglect. The AAA also helps fund senior citizens' centers, which give elderly residents a community gathering place and socialization opportunities. Caregivers may seek help with training and respite services.
Georgia Long Term Care Ombudsman Program(866) 552-4464Long-term care ombudsman representatives visit residents of Georgia long-term care homes, including assisted living, providing companionship to residents and investigating complaints filed by them. This agency can also help seniors and their families find the right assisted living community for themselves or a loved one, offering a fair assessment of each home in the community.
Georgia Department of Veterans Services(404) 656-2300The Department of Veterans Services provides resources for active duty and veterans of the armed forces and their families. Local representatives can help veterans apply for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs, including pensions and the Aid & Attendance program, which can help pay for assisted living fees. Surviving spouses may also be eligible for benefits, and VA representatives can help them, too.
Atlanta Legal Aid Society(404) 524-5811Local lawyers offer pro bono services for seniors who meet their income criteria. These attorneys handle civil matters and can craft legal documents to protect the elderly and their finances, including wills and living wills, power-of-attorney and trusts to help ensure an individual’s long-term care is paid for. They also represent seniors in cases of fraud, elder abuse and neglect and landlord-tenant disputes. Seniors seeking a divorce or bankruptcy can also receive help here.
Focus GA Equipment Lending Service(770) 234-9111This agency can help seniors find durable medical equipment at reduced costs or through a free lending program. Different agencies can provide manual mobility assistance, such as wheelchairs and walkers, accessibility equipment including adaptive car seats and wheelchair ramps, TYY kits and other durable equipment.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Douglasville

Douglasville-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Georgia are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Georgia page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Assisted Living

Debra

I visited this facility

Review of Harmony at Douglasville

The Harmony at Douglasville is very pretty and very organized. There are a lot of things to do, and all the employees seem to be great and helpful. I have not tried the food but the menu looks...

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Assisted Living

Debra

I visited this facility

Review of Oaks at Douglasville

The tour we had of the Oaks at Douglasville was great. It's very nice, and the people were very nice too. Everything is organized. They showed us around assisted living and the rooms we saw had...

Provider response

Debra - Thank you for touring our community snd taking the time to leave a five star review. We are grateful for the opportunity to showcase all that is available at Oaks at Douglasville.

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Assisted Living

Penny

I visited this facility

Review of Oaks at Douglasville

My mom will be moving into Oaks at Douglasville. I like that they only require my mom to stay for two weeks for respite instead of an entire month. The apartment has a bed, a little living area...

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